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Physiology Weeks 1-6

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What is the primary mechanism that maintains homeostasis in the human body?   Negative feedback loops.  
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What is the role of mRNA in the process of protein synthesis?   mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.  
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What are the primary components of the cell membrane according to the fluid mosaic model?   Phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol.  
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What is the function of a ligand in cellular communication?   A ligand binds to a receptor to transmit a signal inside the cell.  
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What type of tissue is primarily responsible for the production of sweat?   Epithelial tissue.  
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What is the primary function of osteoblasts in the skeletal system?   Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.  
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Which ion is crucial for initiating muscle contraction by binding to troponin?   Calcium ions (Ca²⁺).  
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What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?   ATP provides the energy for myosin heads to detach from actin and reattach for another contraction cycle  
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Which organ system is primarily involved in the regulation of blood pH?   The respiratory system.  
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What enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication?   DNA polymerase.  
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